...HEAVY - MOTOR VEHICLES...
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...When driving behind another vehicle, dip your headlights. S 3173/2019 ...
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...Keep a safe distance from the rear of a motor vehicle (especially when riding behind a moving vehicle) so as to avoid collision if the vehicle in front stops suddenly. S 1217/2018 ...
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...Speed and Stopping Distances Be aware that the stopping distance of a moving vehicle consists of the distance travelled by the vehicle when a driver reacts, and the braking distance of the vehicle. S 3173/2019 ...
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...Before you risk crossing the road in front of an approaching motor vehicle remember that although you could stop almost immediately, a motor vehicle would have to travel a considerable distance before it stops. Be aware that the stopping distance of a moving vehicle varies with the speed of the vehicle, the distance travelled by the vehicle when a driver reacts, and the braking distance of the vehicle (refer to paragraph 69). S 3173/2019 ...
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...Avoid staying close to the rear of a turning motor vehicle or squeezing between the turning vehicle and the road kerb. S 1217/2018 ...
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Do not hold on to the back or side of motor vehicles.
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When approaching a pedestrian crossing slow down and do not overtake other vehicles.
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...Drivers of large vehicles must always — keep such vehicles to the road or vehicle speed limit (whichever is lower); and travel on the extreme left lane of the road (except for bus lanes during their operating hours) to allow faster vehicles to overtake on the right. S 3173/2019 ...
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...All vehicles must be properly maintained to minimise the emission of smoke. S 3173/2019 ...
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...All vehicles must be properly maintained to eliminate excessive noise. S 3173/2019 ...
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...On unlit or dimly lit roads always use your headlights. When meeting other vehicles and cyclists, dip your headlights. If you are dazzled by the lights of another vehicle, slow down and stop if necessary. S 3173/2019 ...
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...You must give way upon hearing the emergency siren of any motor vehicle used for ambulance, fire brigade, military, police, customs or civil defence purposes (called in this paragraph an emergency vehicle) or seeing the flashing lights of such a vehicle. In addition, you must observe the following: Stay calm and check the direction of the oncoming emergency vehicle. Give way by signalling early and filter towards the left if it is safe to do so. Do not wait until the last minute to do so. If you are unable to filter to the left safely, slow down to let the emergency vehicle overtake you. Do not speed up to block an overtaking emergency vehicle or try to overtake or tailgate an emergency vehicle as this can put yourself and other road users in danger. Do not break the law to give way to an emergency vehicle (e.g. by driving through a red light). S 3173/2019 ...
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Crossing the Road at Junction
When crossing the road at junctions, look out for vehicles negotiating the corner.
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When turning left or right, drivers must always give way to vehicles going straight on and to pedestrians.
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...Slow down and look out for other road users when approaching road accesses, bends, junctions, and crossings, or when passing a parked motor vehicle. When passing a parked motor vehicle, beware of the vehicle door opening. Allow a margin of safety when passing. S 1217/2018 ...
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...Before you drive any motor vehicle on the road for which a driving licence is required, you must have a valid driving licence authorising you to drive that motor vehicle, and be covered by valid insurance in respect of that motor vehicle. S 3173/2019 ...
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...Any goods vehicle which has an open deck for the carriage of goods and is to be used to carry any person on the floor of the vehicle must comply with the applicable requirements in the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Construction and Use) Rules (R 9). Persons carried in a goods vehicle with an open deck for the carriage of goods must be seated in accordance with the Road Traffic (Carriage of Persons in Goods Vehicles) Rules 2010 (G.N. No. S 663/2010). S 3173/2019 ...
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Do not overtake —
where the road narrows;
if it would force another vehicle to swerve or reduce speed; or
if in doubt.
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...Pedestrian crossings Do not step onto a pedestrian crossing until approaching vehicles have come to a complete stop. When crossing at a pedestrian crossing, be alert for vehicles being driven inconsiderately and without care or attention. If possible, make eye contact with drivers to ensure that they are aware of your presence. S 3173/2019 ...
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62. Return to the appropriate lane on the road as soon as practicable after overtaking, but do not cut in sharply in front of the vehicle you have just overtaken. |